Pet Care Corner
  • image description Aquarium Selection, Set-Up, and Location
    image description Aquarium Selection, Set-Up, and Location
    The first thing to consider when deciding what size aquarium tank or aquarium system to purchase is location.
  • Aquarium Selection, Set-Up, and Location
    Aquarium Selection, Set-Up, and Location
    In nature, water is constantly moving. This process must be reproduced in the aquarium if the aquarist wants to be successful.
  • Fishkeeping 101: Water Conditioners and Treatments
    Fishkeeping 101: Water Conditioners and Treatments
    While most hobbyists are blessed with reasonably good tap water to use to fill their aquariums, there are some water conditioners that will be required to make the water safe for the fish, or to adjust the water to more closely match natural conditions.
  • Lighting and Heating in the Aquarium
    Lighting and Heating in the Aquarium
    In all aquariums, freshwater, saltwater, or brackish, it is essential to use the appropriate heating and lighting system.
  • Fishkeeping 101: Filtration Basics
    Fishkeeping 101: Filtration Basics
    If you wish to become a successful aquarium hobbyist and to keep your fish alive and healthy, it is important that you understand the basics of aquarium filtration.
  • Monthly Aquarium Cleaning - A Must!
    Monthly Aquarium Cleaning - A Must!
    Change the Water: The goal is to change 20 to 25% of the water once a month. This will remove/dilute the various compounds building up in the water